In the Postmodern Context: Marx

Author: Zhang Libo
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Publish Date: 2002-01-01
Features: Postmodernism is a mysterious intellectual landscape at the turn of the century. This book places Chinese society in the 1990s within the coordinates of postmodernism, reviewing its pervasive spread and tracing its Western origins. It lays out the postmodern context of contemporary Chinese intellectual conditions, expressing a reflective and cautious concern for reality. Drawing on the insights of postmodern thinkers, the book examines the history of philosophy, practice, and human development, particularly exploring the philosophical view, practice view, and concept of humanity in Marxism. It outlines the basic trajectory of contemporary Chinese Marxist philosophy research and critically analyzes the three major social trends of conservatism, nationalism, and liberalism. The book argues that whether it is "returning to Marx" or "developing Marx" is a process of interpretation and understanding. What matters is to be rooted in the current social life, fostering a healthy interaction between theory, history, and reality.